Pediatrics Residency Program
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineUniversity of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatrics residency program in San Juan, PR. It has 13 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 40 residents in training. It reports 6.9% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $48,154. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
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Overview
Accredited since 1955 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2011
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Univ of Puerto Rico SOM-PR”.
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Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareHospitalist
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
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Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: University Pediatric Hospital · San Juan, PR
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Clinical sites
University Pediatric Hospital
PrimaryUniversity District Hospital
San Juan City Hospital
University of Puerto Rico Hospital at Carolina
Location
Rental market & livability
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People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine located?
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is located in San Juan, PR.
- What type of program is University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
- Is University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine has approximately 40 residents in training.
- How much is rent near University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
- Median rent near San Juan, PR is ~$3,300/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 6.9% of University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine require?
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $48,154. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Pediatrics residency program positions as they appear.